Russell also discussed the tense finish as Pleasant Company closed the gap fast by the end.

Winning Jockey Davy Russell after winning the Randox Health Grand National Handicap Chase with Tiger Roll during Grand National Day of the 2018 Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. David Davies/PA Wire/PA Images

"I could feel the crowd was surrounding around me and I knew there was something coming. It was getting very, very loud and I said I'd better keep going because there's nothing worse than hitting the front as early as I did and getting collared and obviously then, Pleasant Company just flashed by me at the line and he gave us a couple of moments of worry," he said.

It's been a strong season for Russell but the challenges keep coming.

"In our industry, it's very busy. It never really stops and I think if you pause to take a moment, the pause will take over you. I'm just happy to keep going now at this stage. I've no interest in slowing down," he said.